- Type: Luxury Hotel
- Summary: An elegant hotel set close to the iconic Table Mountain
- Feature: Offers its guests superb Cape hospitality
- Rooms: 198 rooms & suites
- Star rating: 5 Star
- Nearest airport: Cape Town International Airport
Amenities
Location and transfer
25 minutes from Cape Town International Airport by private car transfer.
Each guest room and suite features air-conditioning, a mini-bar, tea and coffee-making facilities, a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, bathroom amenities, personal safe, flat-screen satellite television, DVD/CD Player and a telephone. Wi-fi internet access is available in the guest suites.
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Superior Room:
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- Size: 26-45m²
- Room View: Garden, swimming pool or Table Mountain views
- Facilities: Located in the main hotel and Green Park Wing, Superior Rooms are spacious and elegant and each one features a king-size bed (or twin beds), a mini-lounge, writing desk and luxurious en suite marble bathroom. Interconnecting rooms are available.
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Deluxe Room:
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- Size: 32-45m²
- Room View: Views of Table Mountain, the city or the hotel gardens
- Facilities: These guest rooms are located in the main hotel, Oasis Wing and Green Park Wing and offer a bedroom with a king-size bed (or twin beds), a seating area and an en suite marble bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower.
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Junior Suite:
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- Size: 39-48m²
- Room View: Courtyard or Table Mountain views
- Facilities:
Located in the main hotel or Green Park Wing, Junior Suites offer a king-size bed, spacious open-plan lounge area and a marble en suite bathroom with a bath and separate walk-in shower.
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Garden Cottage Suite:
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- Size: 46-51m²
- Room View: Rose garden and swimming pool views
- Facilities: These delightful, historic cottages are located in a secluded area in the hotel's grounds, opposite the adults-only heated swimming pool, and offer peaceful views over a private garden. Each one boasts a luxury marble bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower, a bedroom with a king-size four-poster bed and a separate living room boasting a fireplace. Outdoors, the suites enjoy the advantage of a private terrace and rose garden. A perfect option for honeymooners and couples.
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Helmsley Family Suite:
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- Rooms: 4
- Size: 750ft²
- Room View: Garden View
- Facilities: Sharing the elegant style of the Classic Suites and located within the recently renovated Helmsley Wing of the hotel, the new Family Suites are simply perfect for a family of four to share. Boasting a spacious open-plan lounge area and private balcony, the suites are well appointed for families and face the beautiful hotel gardens.
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One Bedroom Suite:
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- Size: 42-81m²
- Room View: Various views
- Facilities: The One Bedroom Suites can be found in the main hotel, Green Park Wing, Hof Villa and the Helmsley Wing. Each one has a king-size bed (or twin beds), a large marble en suite bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower and a separate lounge with a writing desk, sofa, chairs and side tables.
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Deluxe Studio Suite:
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- Size: 59-97m²
- Room View: Views of Table Mountain, the city or hotel gardens
- Facilities: Located in the Green Park Wing and Helmsley Wing, the open-plan Deluxe Studio Suites each offer a bedroom with a king-size or twin beds, a spacious lounge area (some have a dining area, too), a walk-in wardrobe, an en suite marble bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower and a private balcony or terrace.
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Presidential Suite:
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- Size: 112m²
- Room View: Table Mountain views
- Facilities: The grandest, most spacious accommodation available at the hotel, the Presidential Suite is located in the Green Park Wing and boasts a marble entrance hall, spacious bedroom with a king-size bed, a large marble bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower, a dining room, wet bar and an ornate living room featuring silk fabrics, 1930s Baccarat lighting, a Venetian mirror and a Louis-style desk from the hotel's 1899 lounge. In addition, the suite has a private balcony offering splendid views of the mountains.
The hotel boasts two restaurants - Planet Restaurant and Oasis Bistro - and a Chef's Table. Morning and Afternoon Tea is available in the lounge or on the terrace. Planet Bar, meanwhile, is a hip venue attached to Planet Restaurant and is popular with discerning Capetonians, as well as hotel guests. Celestial and quirky design touches offer a timeless elegance and evoke a relaxed ambience, which is perfect for enjoying items from the extensive cocktail menu, Champagne, wine and a selection of canapes.
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- Cuisine: Innovative African cuisine
- Setting: The elegant decor, with its crystal-studded entrance, Italianate pillars, high ceiling and subtle galactic themes, is one of Cape Town's premier dining venues.
- Dress Code: Smart/casual
- Children's Menu: No
- Vegetarian Option: Yes
- Reservation Required: No
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- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and local classics
- Setting: Enjoying an informal atmosphere, guests can dine alfresco on the sunny terrace overlooking the swimming pool.
- Dress Code: Casual
- Children's Menu: No
- Vegetarian Option: Yes
- Reservation Required: No
City Highlights
Cape Town is a place where old and new harmoniously converge - whether it be its history, architecture, cultural pursuits or the essence of its people. Dominated by towering Table Mountain and set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights, Cape Town offers a multitude of things to do and places to see. Here are a few of the places you might like to explore. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is widely acknowledged as Cape Town's premier tourist destination and entertainment hotspot. 250 stores, 45 different restaurants and bars, an arts and crafts centre, an internationally-renowned aquarium and a children's science exploratorium and museum combine to comprise this multi-purpose, dockside environment. The Cape of Good Hope and legendary Cape Point - 'the most famous promontory in the world' - is an area of spectacular beauty.
Romance
Quality time can be spent with a special someone by taking in the Cape's natural beauty or indulging in the area's gastronomic delights and rich heritage. Mount Nelson has designed luxurious, three-night, escapes especially with couples in mind. Highlights include a full-day tour of Cape Point Peninsula, romantic drive through the famous Cape Winelands, a seat at the Chef's Table, a visit to the hotel's spa for a couple's treatment or an authentic African drumming experience.
Spa Breaks
The luxury Librisa Spa is one of Cape Town's most renowned, offering rejuvenating signature treatments that combine local know-how and international expertise to promote total wellbeing. For a truly African experience, the spa partners with skincare companies, Kalahari and Africology, who utilise natural indigenous ingredients in their product range. Face and body treatments take place in eight spacious rooms in the tranquil late-Victorian spa buildings, where guests can also luxuriate in the spa's thermal experiences, including a Finnish sauna, steam bath and plunge pool.
Weddings
With venues including the ballroom for grand receptions, the function room for intimate gatherings or the lush garden for alfresco ceremonies, there's an array of elegant choices for guests wishing to marry. A team of coordinators advises on every detail of the big day, from flowers to décor and photography, ensuring the couple's every need is met. Morning brunches through to a full banquet can be offered for all tastes and dietary requirements, with a selection of world-class South African and international wines to enjoy.
Hotel Experiences
Artist-in-residence, Cyril Coetzee, can immortalise guests or their loved ones on canvas, with his special oil portrait painting service. Capturing likenesses from supplied photographs, a unique head and shoulders, couple or family portrait is delivered within a few days. Alternatively, those looking to hone their own creativity can sign up for Cyril's three-hour painting classes, suitable for novices and more experienced artists alike, and available for groups or one-on-one tuition.